Clifden Arts Festival
Galway | Until 28th September, 2025

The second weekend of Clifden Arts Festival ends on a high, with soaring aerial shows and magical parades. On Friday, Soar A Pod takes over The Showgrounds with flying dancers and fire. Saturday’s Grande Parade floods the town with light, music and fireworks, while toddlers can enjoy gentle early-week shows like Flutter-Bop and Flutter-By in the Town Hall.

Clonmel Apple Festival
Tipperary | 25th - 28th September, 2025

Saturday’s Harvest Fair at Kickham Plaza is a must-do, with circus acts, live music, apple pressing, workshops and a community céilí. On Sunday, enjoy a gentle Mindfulness Walk & Yoga adventure at Mulcahy Park or drop into The Honey Show for cookery demos, exhibits and fun bee facts.

Corkagh Park e-Bike Festival
Dublin | 27th - 28th September, 2025

The first eBike Festival in Ireland arrives in Corkagh Park this September with two full days of rides, fun and offers. Test over 30 eBike models, race your mates in the cargo slow race, and keep the kids happy with games, bike dress-up and giant Jenga. Enjoy free ice cream, great coffee and exclusive discounts all weekend. A raffle to win a Riese & Müller Multitinker Easy eBike worth €5,750 supports Pieta House, with only 500 tickets available.

Drogheda Comic Con
Louth | 27th September, 2025

Drogheda Comic Con returns to The Barbican this Saturday with world-class cosplay, competitions and special guests. See costumes from the 501st, Reel Icons and Nexu Covert and join in kids and adults cosplay contests hosted by Bellisme Cosplays and Phoebe Cosplays. Meet Mary Gibbs - the voice of Boo in Monsters Inc - making her first ever Irish appearance. Other guests include Michael Carroll, writer of Judge Dredd and Damon Driver from Captain America and Star Wars.

Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival
Meath | 26th - 28th September, 2025

A weekend of fun, food and community spirit returns to Dunshaughlin with a packed programme of music, street theatre, heritage, dance and quirky family fun. From vintage tractors to circus shows, kids discos to storytelling, there’s something for all ages. Run entirely by local volunteers, the award-winning Dunshaughlin Harvest Festival brings the town together in celebration. Entry is free all weekend, with most events taking place in Dunshaughlin Park.